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SMN Issues Yellow Alerts for Strong Winds and Zonda Across Argentina Today

Forecasters expect a northerly flow to turn southerly by afternoon, bringing gusts up to around 75 km/h.

Overview

  • The alerts cover Buenos Aires, La Pampa, Mendoza, San Juan and San Luis, with some reports extending to La Rioja, Neuquén and Tierra del Fuego.
  • Winds are forecast at 30 to 45 km/h with gusts near 75 km/h, initially from the north with somewhat lower intensities after the southerly shift.
  • Zonda is expected in Andean areas of Mendoza and San Juan, with some bulletins including La Rioja, producing sudden warming, very low humidity and reduced visibility.
  • Timing varies by region, with Neuquén, Buenos Aires and La Pampa seeing midday to afternoon impacts and Cuyo provinces more likely late day into evening.
  • In the AMBA, a mild day near 18°C is forecast with isolated night showers, and authorities urge residents to secure loose objects and follow safety guidance.